What really mattered at the NATO Summit — and what didn’t.
Ironically, the things that caused the most media noise weren’t the most important.
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Ironically, the things that caused the most media noise weren’t the most important.
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2/ Yes, the Ukrainian journalist’s polite yet firm question to Trump about Patriot missiles was a masterclass in how to speak to him: gently, like a toddler — but without backing down. A great case study in “Trump-friendly” diplomacy.
3/ And yes, Zelenskyy’s meeting with Trump was symbolically good. Trump didn’t yell or stomp his feet. But let’s be honest: he’ll likely forget the meeting by tomorrow and go back to praising Putin.
4/ In practical terms, none of that moves the needle for Ukraine’s war effort.
What did matter — but got little attention — was NATO’s decision to raise defense spending targets to 5% of GDP and to explicitly include aid to Ukraine in that spending.
What did matter — but got little attention — was NATO’s decision to raise defense spending targets to 5% of GDP and to explicitly include aid to Ukraine in that spending.
5/ This changes everything. It means support for Ukraine will now be part of official defense budgets, not discretionary handouts. That’s a bureaucratic and financial game-changer.
6/ If implemented, European defense spending could soar from $500 billion to over $1.5 trillion — money russia simply can’t match.
That’s the real headline.
That’s the real headline.
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